DIRECTIONS:
1.Cook the rice according to package directions
2.Bring a large, wide saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cabbage leaves and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until softened; drain.
3. Combine the tomato products and brown sugar in a large saucepan. Mix thoroughly, then remove 1/2 cup. Simmer the remaining.
4.In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, cooked rice, onion, bell pepper, basil, parsley egg, salt and pepper, along with 1/2 cup of tomato mixture. Mix thoroughly.
5.Divide the meat mixture evenly among the cabbage leaves. Roll and secure them with toothpicks.
6.Add the cabbage rolls to a large baking dish, pour the remaining sauce over the rolls, cover with foil then bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until the meat is completely cooked.

***Optional twist**** Add fresh mozzarella to the center of each cabbage roll for a cheese surprise.

Kitchen's Joi ~A mothers memoir to her daughter

Dear Kaylei Joi,

It is and always will be a pleasure to watch you grow and develop your passions. My heart was touched when you asked me to save my recipes for you. It brought back memories of my Great Grandmother "Big Momma" recipes and how I wish we would wrote them down. You will still have the recipe box that I have been keeping, but this website is dedicated to you baby girl. Remember to always be nice to your brother, even if he isn't nice to you. I love you more than words can say, and I can't wait to see you cook hun.​